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Southern Corn Rootworm Peanut Notes No. 91 2019

Now is the time to consider whether or not Lorsban is needed for southern corn rootworm. One way to help you make this decision is to use the Southern Corn Rootworm Index that Rick and other…

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Consider Saving 2,4-DB for Later in the Season Peanut Notes No. 90 2019

Consider saving 2,4-DB for later applications, generally in mixtures with fungicides. While we often apply this herbicide with most other herbicides, the season is long and we often have Palmer…

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Applying Pesticides by Airplane in Wet Fields Peanut Notes No. 89 2019

Rain has been heavy across portions of the state and there are concerns about delays in pesticide applications and control. Can pesticides be applied by air and still work well? The answer is yes,…

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Herbicides and Variation in Peanut Size Peanut Notes No. 88 2019

Many fields have sporadic peanut emergence, especially those planted in mid to late-May when moisture was limiting. Plant size can matter when considering the tolerance of herbicides, so it becomes…

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Herbcide Options for Weed Escapes Peanut Notes No. 87 2019

The combination of dry weather with limited herbicide activation and recent rains limiting field work likely will result in relatively large and diverse weed complexes that will need to be…

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Comparison of Gramoxone Plus Basagran and Cobra Peanut Notes No. 86 2019

The following images compare weed control with Gramoxone (11 oz) plus Basagran (8 oz) plus nonionic surfactant (1 pint/100 gallons) with Cobra (12 oz) plus nonionic surfactant (1 quart/100 gal.) The…

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Erratic Peanut Emergence Peanut Notes No. 85 2019

The following images are of erratic peanut emergence under dry conditions.Erratic Peanut Emergence

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Northern Root Knot Nematode in Peanut Peanut Notes No. 84 2019

A farmer had a question about Northern Root Knot Nematode’s impact on peanut. Here is Dr. Shew’s answer.Northern is the most common RK species in our area. It is not nearly as damaging as the peanut…

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Seed Quality and Weather Conditions Peanut Notes No. 83

Under less than ideal conditions (excessive or limited water and temperatures) establishing an adequate plant stand can be a challenge. A major key to buffering against extremes is planting high…

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Crop Report June 6 Peanut Notes No. 82 2019

The following is a crop overview for the Virginia-Carolina region.V-C-Region Crop Report June 5, 2019